Bread & Tomato SaladWhen it's too hot to cook, just step outside and gather tomatoes and basil from your garden, cut up some day-old country bread and make this flavorful, easy salad, our take on the classic Italian bread salad known as panzanella.

Curried Tofu SaladThis vegetarian nod to the classic curried chicken salad is perfect for spreading on toasted whole-wheat bread or scooping onto a pile of crispy salad greens for lunch. Cover and refrigerate for up to two days. Look for water-packed tofu from the refrigerated section of the supermarket. Crumbling it into uneven pieces creates more surface area, improving the texture and avoiding the blocky look that turns many people away.

Sweet Potato & Cabbage SlawSweet potatoes can be eaten raw as well as cooked. Here they star in a sprightly slaw, a quick and light accompaniment for simple poached or steamed fish. To make ahead, refrigerate dressing and slaw separately for up to one day; toss together just before serving.

What Is Your Eating Style?Some people consider a piece of cheese and a handful of raisins while standing at the sink a meal, while others opt for a sit down dinner complete with napkins. Take this quiz to find out your eating style.

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